Attorney - Office Of The Vice President For Legal Affairs

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Attorney - Office of the Vice President for Legal Affairs
Duties: General Advice and Counsel - review, analyze and advise the administration of Southwestern, individual schools, basic science and clinical departments concerning legal matters that arise in the medical and educational setting (e.g., employment-related issues, tort claims, collection cases, disciplinary actions, interpretation and application of laws, policies and regulations, and other general matters). Identify issues appropriately handled by Legal Affairs and refer other issues to the correct departments within the institution. Litigation Management - manage all claims and lawsuits (other than medical malpractice) filed against the institution and employees, including discovery practice, preparing for and attending depositions, motions practice, hearing preparation, mediation, trial preparation, and appeals; assist Attorney General in every aspect of lawsuit; assist with the University's response to complaints, charges or investigations from external agencies (e.g., EEOC, TWC, DOL, DOE). Employment Issues - advise on a variety of employment issues, including internal complaints and investigations, disciplinary actions, grievances and appeals, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies. Policy Development and Training - advise on new and existing policy initiatives; draft, review and revise institutional and departmental policies and procedures; develop and provide training on a broad range of legal issues in areas such as policy, employment law, education law, and compliance. Student Issues - review and analyze legal issues arising within the medical, graduate and health professions schools; advise administration regarding student disciplinary actions and internal grievances, hearings and appeals. Business Issues - review and analyze legal issues arising within university business areas including but not limited to Business Affairs, Information Resources, Audit, Technology Development, Real Estate, Conflict of Interest, and Environmental Health & Safety. Tort Claims - process pre-litigation tort claims involving the University; coordinate the submission of insurance claims to insurers and collection of sums from either insurers or individuals for the repair of damage to University property. Committee Membership/Counsel - serve on or advise institutional committees in areas such as conflicts of interest, research, policy, compliance, safety, etc.

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